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Family affair: Erin Callahan, of Dubuque, embraces raising a big family

Erin Callahan always dreamt of having a big family. So today, when the 38-year-old finds herself craftily navigating busy schedules between four kids — Jack, 13; George, 11; Harry, 9; and Kate, 6 — she’s not one to complain. “I’m one of six in my family — four boys and two girls — and my […]

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Know your body, know the risks: Jillean Harmon shares her journey with heart disease

On Aug. 5, 2019, Jillean Harmon was sitting at her desk at John Deere Dubuque Works, where she has worked in material storage and retrieval for more than 20 years, when she suddenly felt light-headed. The next thing she remembers is waking up in the emergency room with doctors and family members hovering over her. […]

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‘Common unity’: Erika Hermsen creates a space for health and fitness among women in Sweat Inspire Sisterhood

There is a kindred bond that manifests when women are in the presence of other women. At least that’s what Erika Hermsen has experienced. “I see it time and time again whenever I’m in a group of other women, or whenever I’m in the studio,” she said. “The space created becomes like a safe haven […]

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Christmas by Cathy B.: Dubuque designer Cathy Breitbach ties tradition and individuality together for the holidays

Cathy Breitbach always has found ease tapping into her creative side — whether that has been on a theatrical stage or in finding an eye for pulling together an aesthetically pleasing design. “I was a dancer all my life,” said the 72-year-old Dubuque native, with a background in choreography. “But I’m also a dreamer. When […]

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Finding the funny: Comedian Lisa Lane will headline this year’s annual Her Night Out event

Lisa Lane has a hearty remedy for the hardships that life can dole out: Comedy. “It became something I was obsessed with when I needed a place to put my pain,” said Lane during a phone interview. “My father had died from dementia. The COVID-19 pandemic hit, and I lost all work. I was aging […]

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Chase away the chill with these vibrant chili recipes

by gretchen mckayDecember 2, 2024Food

There’s something about this time of year that just calls out for a great, big, steaming bowl of chili. And it’s not just because it’s beginning to get cold outside, though it’s true we start to crave warm, comforting dishes when the weather forecast calls for pulling on a jacket instead of shorts. Rather, I...

Seasonal styling: Transform your home for fall and winter

by katie laughridgeNovember 4, 2024Home & Garden

As the seasons change, so do our homes. But seasonal styling can be simple and doesn’t always mean buying new things. It’s about making thoughtful adjustments that bring the warmth and coziness of fall and winter into your living spaces. Let’s walk through some of the ways we are refreshing this season: Cozy up your...

Colorful mums for fall gardens and containers

by melinda myersNovember 4, 2024Home & Garden

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral beauty. Mums are great in containers, the garden and cut flower bouquets. Fall just wouldn’t be the same without...

Sheet Pan Pork with Autumn Vegetables

by linda gassenheimerNovember 4, 2024Food

Here’s an easy weeknight meal. Just assemble the ingredients and let the oven do the rest. I cut the pork tenderloin into small streaks and placed them on a sheet pan with baby kale and butternut squash. It all bakes for 10 minutes. A big help is that you can buy butternut squash cubes ready...

Enjoy the flavors of fall without the heavy dishes

by meredith deedsNovember 4, 2024Food

Some Midwestern falls are better than others. Some are more colorful, crisp and cool, while others are just cold. Then, there are those “second summers” that creep deep into fall, only to be replaced by, well, winter. This year feels like the latter, but even if the frost hasn’t covered the pumpkins yet, I’m going...

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Chase away the chill with these vibrant chili recipes

Seasonal styling: Transform your home for fall and winter

Colorful mums for fall gardens and containers

Sheet Pan Pork with Autumn Vegetables

Enjoy the flavors of fall without the heavy dishes

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